Kolger has ordered an arrest warrant for Gifford and set bond for $30,000 when Gifford is apprehended.

Gifford is accused of forcing entry into a Sheridan Street home, then kicking in a bedroom door where a couple was watching a movie, according to an affidavit of probable cause. Richmond Police Department Officer Paul Hutchison responded to the incident about 12:20 a.m. July 10.

After entering the bedroom, Gifford allegedly fought with both people in the room. He allegedly punched the a man, then cut him on the back of the neck with a knife, the affidavit said. When the woman intervened, Gifford allegedly grabbed her arm, spit in her face and slapped her face. He then fled on foot.

The man had a cut on his neck, welts on his back and scratches on his arm, while the woman had bruising on her arm, according to the affidavit.

Gifford was identified as the attacker; however, he was not located for questioning, the affidavit said.

Kolger did not accept the Level 2 burglary charge that accused Gifford of forcing entry into the home with the intent to commit battery with a deadly weapon. The Level 3 felony burglary charge results from Gifford forcing entry into the home and committing battery that resulted in cuts, pain, scratches and bruising, while the Level 5 battery charge involves cutting someone with a knife, which is considered a deadly weapon.

The Indiana legislature established nine years as the standard sentence as a Level 3 felony conviction's standard sentence with a range of three to 16 years. A Level 5 felony conviction carries a three-year standard sentence with a range of one to six years, while the misdemeanor is punishable by up to a year of incarceration.

Gifford has a previous felony conviction for theft in Wayne County and seven previous misdemeanor convictions, including two for conversion and two for operating while intoxicated. He served 20-day jail sentence last September for one of the OWI convictions.